Elijah Cummings

Education: Howard University (B.A.); University of Maryland School of Law (J.D.)

Occupation: Lawyer

Family: Married

Religion: Roman Catholic

CAREER:

Member of Maryland House of Delegates (1983-1996)

U.S. House of Representatives (1996-present)

COMMITTEES:

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Ranking Member)

Joint Economic Committee

FIRST ELECTED TO FEDERAL OFFICE: 1996

ISRAEL

Supports Israel’s right to self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism

Supports a two-state solution

Supports funding for Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System

Supports a strong U.S.- Israel partnership in regards to cooperation in the areas of energy, water, homeland security, agriculture, and alternative fuel technologies

CHOICE

Earned a 100 percent pro-choice rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America

Supports Roe v. Wade

Voted against the Blunt Amendment, also known as the Birth Control Refusal Law, which would have allowed any employer to refuse to cover contraception or any health service required under the health reform law for virtually any reason

Supported increased funding for women’s health services, which includes Title X family planning programs

In His Own Words

“Although women are often disproportionately impacted by lack of insurance, reports the National Women's Law Center, the Affordable Care Act includes several measures that will change the profile of women’s coverage between now and 2014, when the new law will be implemented.” 1